Infections of the Male and Female Reproductive System: Spectrum of Imaging Findings.

Infections of the male and female reproductive system can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. This article will review the relevant embryology and anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems and will discuss the imaging findings of different infections. An understanding of the clinical presentation and imaging findings of infections of the reproductive system is critical in order to allow for prompt and accurate diagnosis. A delay in diagnosis for these infections can have significant morbidity, and occasional mortality.

Radiologic Imaging of Bowel Infections.

Although radiologic imaging of bowel infections is often a precursor to definitive diagnosis by endoscopy, biopsy, or stool cultures, imaging can provide critical information for diagnosis and management. Many infectious entities such as viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections can be discovered on imaging. Furthermore, imaging characterizes the extent of infection, involvement of specific bowel segments, and presence of complications in the abdomen. Utilizing a multimodality approach using ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, we describe the spectrum of imaging findings that distinguish a number of infectious etiologies that affect the bowel, as well as differentiate from ischemic and inflammatory bowel processes.

Review of Imaging Findings in Urinary Tract Infections.

Acute urinary tract infection diagnosis is primarily performed on clinical grounds. Diagnostic imaging is, however, often necessary as part of the workup for poor response to treatment, to evaluate causative or contributory factors, complicated infections and chronic presentations. Appropriate knowledge of the most relevant radiological findings in urinary tract infections provides pertinent differential diagnosis and guides clinical management, including emergent and aggressive interventions. In this article we review ultrasound and CT imaging findings of acute and chronic urinary tract infections.

Web-based Conferencing: What Radiology Educators Need to Know.

Advances in technology have resulted in the significant growth of web-based conferencing and teaching. While these remote sessions have many advantages, they may result in challenges and frustration for both host and attendees when there are technological issues, poor or distracting audio, or ineffective presentation styles. Knowing a few basic concepts behind web conferencing and preparing in advance can markedly improve the experience and facilitate effective distance learning and collaboration.